Lecture Notes: Understanding Lagnesh and Its Impact

The Lagnesh (Ascendant Lord) in Different Houses

General Overview

• Lagnesh in the 3rd house: Vitality and strength issues over time.
• Lagnesh in the 4th house:
  • Paternal and maternal happiness.
  • Positive, especially for Libra Lagna with Venus in the 4th house (Directional Strength).
  • Potential issues despite the benefits due to specific doshas (e.g., Kendras loaded by Benefic Grahas).
  • Sensitive due to its relation to the mind and emotional heart (Anahata Chakra).
  • Presence of malefic in the 4th house results in issues in early years.

Specific Examples and Insights

• Famous Personalities:
  • Reference to Rabindranath Tagore’s chart (Pisces Lagna, Moon exalted in 5th house).
  • Discussion on various significant losses in his life and their astrological reflections.
  • Lagnesh as Atmakaraka: Influence on life and relationships.

Discussion of Various Houses

• 4th House:
  • Issues with male figures if malefic planets are present.
  • Lagnesh in the 4th house provides wealth and maternal happiness but with issues.
• 5th House:
  • Moderate happiness from children; certain issues like irritability.
  • Moreover, significant influence from surrounding planets.
  • Ravi Tagore's challenges illustrated with Lagnesh examples.
• 6th House:
  • Emphasis on overcoming obstacles and diseases based on planetary associations.
  • Parakrama house (courage and bravery implications).
• 7th House:
  • Potential impact on long-term relationship and wealth acquisitions.
  • Importance of moving abroad and desire for numerous things (Kama Tricon comes in focus).
• 8th House:
  • Siddha yogi qualities, occult interest, potential chronic illness.
  • Specific behavioral tendencies (e.g., thievishness, seduction, eye issues).
• 9th House:
  • Very positive, bringing fortune and blessings.
  • Devotion and spiritual connections.
• 10th House:
  • Strong karma focus, authoritative roles, success, respect, and wealth.
• 11th House:
  • Goals-oriented, potential for wealth and clarity in objectives.
  • Influence from Jupiter example (e.g., Swami Vivekananda).
• 12th House:
  • Unfruitful expenditure, temper issues, health concerns, losses.
  • Importance of benefic association.

Advanced Concepts

• Bhavat Bhavam:
  • Key principle dealing with inter-relations of all houses.
  • Second house (wealth and possessions) to third house (communication and siblings).
  • Understanding of Bhavat Bhavam for other houses (e.g., 6th to 11th house, 8th to 3rd house).
• Chandas (Vedic Metres & Rhythms):
  • Association with jyotish, seasons, and rhythms in Vedas.
  • Influence on remedies and prescriptions.
  • Example: Krithi Chanda for 3rd house, Gayatri Chanda for 5th house afflictions.

Exercises and Homework

• Put up the American Chart with five planets in Kendras.
• Evaluate various famous charts (e.g., Srila Prabhupada, Swami Vivekananda).